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4 Ways Edtech Entrepreneurs Can Earn Trust and Unlock New Opportunities With Education Customers

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From the earliest stages, as Pre-K parents search for activities and resources to nurture their child's growth, to K-12 schools adopting technology to improve student outcomes and operational efficiencies, the impact of modern learning tools is undeniable. The AWS Education Accelerator application is now open.

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The Challenges of Broadband Access in Rural Schools

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But in order to take advantage of edtech, they first need broadband access. Even when broadband is available, many students don’t have access at home. They’ve opened up their doors to their neighbors for their own broadband needs. Jamie started his career as a language arts and science teacher at Fluvanna Middle School.

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Funding Edtech with the E-Rate Program and Grants

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As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21 st century learning or are left behind. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds. Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D.,

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

Like so many others , I’ve made new friends and learned so very much, but I’m not sure what the future may hold. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition). The tastemaker in this case is an article from David Bainbridge claiming, “Edtech is the next fintech.” Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

Like so many others , I’ve made new friends and learned so very much, but I’m not sure what the future may hold. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition). The tastemaker in this case is an article from David Bainbridge claiming, “Edtech is the next fintech.” Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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US Edtech Investments Peak Again With $1.45 Billion Raised in 2018

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edtech startups in 2017. And that dip in dealflow has been happening in recent years: Investors are pouring more money into the edtech industry, but across fewer companies. Source: EdSurge One trend is clear: The dollars invested in the US edtech industry has ticked up steadily since 2011 (considering 2015 as an aberration).

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Analysis: Is Higher Ed Ready for the Tech Expectations of the Teens of 2022?

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One overused catchphrase in education is that learning should be “student-centered.” Those interactions look a lot different than just evaluating consumer or edtech trends in isolation. They went into first grade when Apple was rolling out the first iPad, in 2010. First is the evolving nature of education technology.

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